Barley salad recipe with tomato and oregano: a vegetarian summer dish

This barley salad recipe aims to keep most of the nutrients from the barley in the dish! Barley is one of the richest types of grain, its health benefits are mainly attributed to the presence of high percentage of fiber and negligible amount of saturated fat. It is also very low in sodium and cholesterol content.

This recipe comes from the south of Italy and it uses the most traditional products from that region: tomatoes, oregano and mozzarella. I usually bring this salad at the beach during the summer to have a fresh and health lunch.

My suggestion is to pair this dish with some fresh freshly squeezed orange juice or even better carrot and orange juice that will help you to get a wonderful tan!